What happened this day in history March 8, 1959

What are the important events that happened on March 8, 1959? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

March 8, 1959: Facts & Myths About This Day

March 8, 1959 is the 67th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 298 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 23, 1959 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hexacontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $1,132.85. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Aquamarine is the modern birthstone for this month. Jade is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Pig is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on March 8, 1959?

  • 1959
    Aidan Quinn, American actor
  • 1959
    Lester Holt, American television journalist

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